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DONATELLA VERSACE

Faschion stylist

From the well-know fashion house Versace.

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Does she come from a famous family? DID HER PARENTS PUSH HER INTO THE SPOTHLIGHT?

Donatella Versace was born in Reggio di Calabria, in Italy, she is the youngest of four children; Santo, Gianni, and Tina. Her father, Antonio Versace, helped run the family coal mining business, and her mother, Francesca Versace, was a seamstress for a fashion company before setting up her own fashion boutique. Her older sister, Tina, died at the age of 12 from an improperly treated tetanus infection. Always close to her brother Gianni, Donatella was persuaded by him to dye her hair blonde at 11 years old in honor of the Italian singer Patty Pravo, of whom he was a big fan. In the mid-1970s, Donatella studied literature and languages in Florence. On the weekends, she would commute to Milan to work with Gianni, who was working at the Callaghan fashion label. Donatella's mother did not approve this and wanting her to focus instead on her studies.

Does she come from a famous family? DID HER PARENTS PUSH HER INTO THE SPOTHLIGHT?

Donatella was only ever interested in a career in the fashion industry, stating.

In 1976, Donatella and Santo joined their brother Gianni in Milan. The three travelled to the United States in 1977 on a three-week tour in search of press and overseas buyers in anticipation of starting the Versace brand. The Versace brand was established in 1978, with Donatella employed as vice president, although she collaborated with Gianni across all projects, especially in styling, creating the brand image, and designing the brand's accessories, shoes, and handbags.

What are her skills? WHAT ARE SHE FAMOUS FOR?

HER SKILLS AND WHAT SHE FAMOUS FOR

Donatella Versace is known for her skills in fashion design and for being a leading figure in the industry. Her creativity, sense of style and ability to lead the company Versace are recognized in the world of fashion. Today she remains chief designer of the fashion line and together with her brother Santo and daughter Allegra owns shares of the fashion house for about 200 million euros. Donatella Versace also stands out for its inimitable ability in high fashion design. Her creative vision, elegance in detail and leadership in the fashion company Versace have helped consolidate the brand as one of the most prestigious fashion houses in the world. Her influence in creating trends and innovative garments has made her a reference figure and timeless style.

FASHION STYLIST

WHAT WAS HER FIRST BIG BREAK?

Graduated in Languages at the University of Florence, she entered the world of fashion during the eighties, when Versace moved to Milan and began to establish itself in the world of fashion. Initially Donatella deals with communication, public relations and the image of the brand. Subsequently, her brother Gianni entrusted her with the management of the well-known Versace Versus brand. In July 1998, Donatella designed her first Versace fashion line In 2000 Donatella Versace created the famous transparent green dress that Jennifer Lopez would wear at the 2000 Grammy Awards, and which would attract the eyes and criticism of the press, becoming an iconic piece in the world of fashion. To date Donatella remains chief designer of the fashion line and together with her brother Santo and daughter Allegra owns shares in the fashion house for an amount of approximately 200 million euros.

WAS FAME AT A YOUNG AGE A POSITIVE OR A NEGATIVE EXPIRIENCE?

POSITIVE OR NEGATIVE?

After the death of Gianni Versace, Donatella had to inherit the fashion house, so as not to think about her brother's murder she decided to throw herself completely into work and became a slave to cocaine for 18 years. She also tells that she dreamed of her brother who is disappointed with the clothes she is producing and throws them away. Luckily one day, famous popstar Elton John called her to tell her that a private jet was waiting to take her to a detox center in Arizona, there Donatella remained for five weeks. Today, she’s no longer a slave to it thanks to the rehabilitation process provided by her friend Elton John.